Quality Control Manager – Structural Steel & Modular Fabrication | Professional English Required | Tipperary, Ireland Based
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Quality Control Manager
to own
product and process quality
across our fabrication and modular manufacturing operations.
This role is responsible for
EN **** Factory Production Control (FPC)
and
ISO **** QMS
, ensuring audit-ready systems, right-first-time delivery, and full traceability from material receipt to final handover.
The role spans
three facilities in Tipperary
:
3D modular assembly facility
Modular fit-out facility
You will lead a team of
Quality Technicians
, working closely with
Engineering, Production, Coatings, Procurement, and Project Management
.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Compliance
Own
EN **** FPC
(EXC up to 3/4 as applicable) and act as
ISO **** Management Representative
Maintain audit-ready quality systems and documentation
Procedures & Inspection
Develop and enforce
ITPs, hold points, and quality procedures
for fabrication, modular assembly, coatings, galvanising, FAT and final inspection
Welding & Fabrication Quality
Manage
WPS/WPQR libraries
, welder qualifications, and weld maps
Provide
IWS/IWT/IWE-level welding coordination
and visual inspection
Dimensional Control & NDT
Ensure compliance with
EN ****** tolerances
Coordinate and witness
VT, MT, PT, UT
with third-party NDT providers
Materials, Traceability & Coatings
Control
EN ********* certification
, heat number traceability, DFT, adhesion and holiday testing
Verify galvanising quality and vent/drain compliance
Non-Conformance & Improvement
Lead
NCR/CAR/8D
processes and drive defect prevention
Audit suppliers and manage incoming inspection
Compile
CE / EN **** documentation
, MDRs, DoPs and quality dossiers
Leadership & Digital QA
Lead and develop Quality Technicians
Align QA data within
EDMS/BIM systems
(Tekla, weld maps, traceability)
Required Experience & Skills
Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering
7+ years
QA/QC experience in
structural steel fabrication
Strong working knowledge of
EN *********
,
ISO ****
(ISO **** desirable)
Proven welding and coatings inspection expertise
Strong
root-cause analysis
capability (8D, 5-Why)
Professional-level spoken and written English
(essential for audits, reporting and client interface)
Confident communicator and team leader
Proficient in MS Office and QA reporting tools
Full, clean driving licence; willingness to travel to suppliers and sites as required
ICorr / NACE coatings certification
Client-facing experience in regulated sectors (pharma, data centres, utilities)
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Funded professional certifications and training
High-impact role with ownership of the quality function
Stable, growth-focused business with modern facilities
Supportive, professional team environment
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